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SHANNON HOPKINS

Minden,LA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Perinatal, Medical surgical, Pediatric, & Newborn Level II care specialty. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Perinatal

Minden Medical Center
10.2002 - Current
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
  • Coordinated and consulted with Perinatal team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Registered Nurse, KidMed Nurse

Minden Pediatrics
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Provided health and medical care for infants, children, and adolescents during wellness visits.
  • Identified illnesses to collaborate with doctor for further evaluation.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered testings and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined need for referrals to specialists.

Register Nurse, Spinal Cord & TBI Rehab Nurse

Willis Knighton Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2002
  • Rehabilitation nurse works very closely with physician in managing medical problems and preventing complications.
  • Assess variety of issues, including self care, bowel and bladder function, sexuality, nutrition and mobility.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administer treatment programs to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.2000

High School Diploma -

Minden High School
Minden, LA
05.1994

Skills

  • Coordinate patient care and educate patients and families about medical conditions
  • Oversee laboring process to determine fetal complications for advanced care needs
  • Knowledge to perform and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
  • Delivering and caring for newborn at delivery, knowledge to detect birth abnormalities and respiratory distress needing advanced interventions, administering maternal medication for prevention of postpartum hemorrhaging, and aiding doctors in medical procedures for maternal complications
  • Post operative care for GYN medical surgical patients Monitor closely for any surgical complications
  • Peripheral Intravenous insertion and therapy
  • Blood collection and laboratory testing for antepartum, postpartum, & newborns during hospital admission
  • Hearing screening, PKU collection, assistance in circumcision procedure & aftercare
  • Stabilize newborns if having respiratory difficulties and/or need transporting to higher level care facility
  • Administer vaccines to newborns, infants, children, adolescents, & adult patients as needed

Timeline

Registered Nurse, KidMed Nurse

Minden Pediatrics
09.2015 - 09.2016

Registered Nurse, Perinatal

Minden Medical Center
10.2002 - Current

Register Nurse, Spinal Cord & TBI Rehab Nurse

Willis Knighton Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University

High School Diploma -

Minden High School

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